The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) launches new resources including interactive digital tool, podcast and first-of-its-kind patient registry in honor of 35th Anniversary ARLINGTON, VA (April 22, 2019) ā NOF is celebrating National Osteoporosis Month in May and its 35th Anniversary with the launch of new resources designed to help people of all ages understand the… Read more »
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Welcome to the Healthy Bones, Build Them for LifeĀ® Patient Registry If you or someone you love has osteoporosis (or weak or brittle bones) or low bone density, you have the power to improve how we care for these diseases by sharing your experiences. Join Now A first of its kind tool in the osteoporosis… Read more »
Government Shutdown Shutters Critical FDA Work
Each day the government shutdown persists, critical work across a broad array of agencies remains suspended or limited in scope. One of the most essential, behind-the-scenes government services is the work of the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA.) The FDA works to protect the health and wellbeing of our nation and its citizens; its… Read more »
NOF Adds to its Mission Department
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nationās leading health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health, announced the addition of two thoughtful new leaders to its newly designated Mission department, underscoring the organizationās commitment to delivering quality educational programming for patients and healthcare professionals. Samantha Mayberry joins NOF as the Associate Director of Patient… Read more »
Leading Organizations Meet To Discuss Unmet Needs In Osteoporosis and Outline An Initial Action Plan
June 11, 2018| Press Releases On June 11, 2018, leaders from the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), and Amgenās Bone Health and Advocacy RelationsĀ teams convened in London, England at the Royal Academy of Medicine. The purpose of theĀ meeting was to develop a concrete plan for a meaningful collaboration between the twoĀ organizations.Ā Back row:… Read more »
Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) will host the next Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis in 2024 (ISO2024). As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of BHOF in 2024, we look forward to returning to an in-person format for this hallmark event. Event dates and location will be announced soon. ISO2024 will offer educational sessions and… Read more »
Ambassadors Leadership Council
Strong Voices for Strong BonesĀ® A BHOF Ambassador is a well-informed, passionate, and often persuasive individual who cares deeply about those who suffer from osteoporosis. Ambassadors are adept at making an impact and sparking positive change in their field, sector or community. The role of an Ambassador is to advise BHOF leadership, and to help… Read more »
Intiva Health and National Osteoporosis Foundation Launch Cryptocurrency Donation Program
Austin, TX ā Intiva Health, a career platform for medical professionals, which recently announced an initial coin offering, is partnering with the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) on a charitable cryptocurrency donation program. Investors who purchase Intiva Tokens, a cryptocurrency that can be used by licensed medical professionals to purchase such services as continuing education or… Read more »
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplement Safety Fact Sheet
Download print-friendly PDF Ways to get adequate calcium: According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), the safe upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg/day for adults between the ages of 19-50 years and 2,000 mg/day for individuals 51 years and older. Vitamin D supplementation has been recommended to prevent falls in the elderly.6,7 Obese children… Read more »
NOF Announces Formation of the Paget Disease Initiative
Merger with Paget Foundation Provides Information and Resources for Patients with Pagetās Disease The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nation’s leading healthcare organization dedicated to bone health, announced today that the Paget Foundation has merged with NOF. NOF has established the Paget Disease Initiative, which will be the premier resource for information on Pagetās disease… Read more »